F is for Froghopper
Lurking under almost every mass of cuckoo spit in Britain will be a nymph of the common froghopper, Philaenus spumarius, on its way to becoming one of the highly variable adult colour morph – which range from mottled pale brown to almost solid black.
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Sea Eagle Stress
White-tailed sea eagles in Germany were tested for the stress hormone corticosterone, levels of which were particularly high in birds nesting close to roads and paths. This has implications for tourist use in areas of high eagle density.
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Endangered Vaquita Still Genetically Healthy
The vaquita is the world's rarest marine mammal. Gillnet fisheries have caused them to become entangled in the nets, and has resulted in their numbers dropping to fewer than 20 individuals. However, there is still hope as one new study has proven that they exhibit few signs of inbreeding or other problems of small populations.
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W is for Wart-Biter
'W' is for Wart-Biter, which, much to the astonishment of anybody you tell, does just that.
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Southern Sea Otter Survival
As southern sea otter population recover from near extinction due to hunting for the fur trade, they are still suffering from low genetic diversity. A new study examines the most effective way to save them.
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An Ark for Mammals
Mammals are one of the hardest hit groups of animals when habitat is lost through human activities.
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